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Business Registration
Check docs before filing with DBD
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Visa Eligibility
DTV, Retirement, Marriage & more
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DTV
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Retirement
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Marriage
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Non-B
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LTR
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Elite
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1 Business Type
What kind of business?
Pick the closest match — you can describe it more on the next screen.
🍜Restaurant / Café / Bar
🤿Dive / Water Sports
🛍️Retail / Shop
🏨Hotel / Guesthouse
💪Gym / Yoga / Fitness
💼Consulting / Services
📚School / Tutoring
✏️Something else
2 Your Situation
Current visa & nationality
This determines what route you can take and what hoops are ahead.
🏖️Tourist / Visa Exempt
🧓Retirement (Non-OA)
💍Marriage / Non-O
💼Non-B Business
💻DTV
⭐LTR Visa
3 Documents
Tick what you've already got
Be honest — this is for you. The more accurate, the better the advice.
Identity & Legal
Valid passport (6+ months remaining) Required
Must not expire within 6 months of your application date
Current valid visa / extension Required
Tourist is OK at application stage — you'll need Non-B before trading
Proof of Thai address Required
Lease or utility bill — must match your registration address
Business Docs
Company name reserved with DBD Recommended
3 names in priority order at dbd.go.th
MOA drafted by Thai lawyer With lawyer
Memorandum of Association — includes TSIC objectives and shareholders
Signed business premises lease Required
Must show registered address — virtual offices often rejected
Financial
3 months bank statements Required
Showing capital has been sitting there, not just moved in
Min. 2M THB capital (foreign majority) Required
In a Thai bank account in the company name after registration
Source of funds evidence Recommended
Payslips, tax returns, or sale documents
4 Capital
Capital & funds
Foreign-majority companies need minimum 2 million THB. Don't worry if you're short — we'll tell you the options.
Under 1M
1M – 2M
2M – 5M
Over 5M
Under 3 months
3–6 months
Over 6 months
Salary / employment
Personal savings
Previous business / sale of assets
Family / gift / inheritance
1 DTV — Destination Thailand Visa
Let's check your DTV eligibility
What is the DTV? A 5-year multiple-entry visa for remote workers, digital nomads, and freelancers. 180 days per entry, renewable once (up to 360 days/year). You cannot work for or with Thai companies on this visa.
Answer honestly — the DTV is genuinely accessible but has some firm requirements that catch people out.
💻Remote WorkerEmployed by foreign company
🎨FreelancerSelf-employed, foreign clients
📈InvestorPassive income / investments
🥊Soft PowerMuay Thai, cooking, Thai arts
2 Financial Requirements
Proof of funds & income
The DTV requires either savings OR income proof. Pick whichever applies to you.
Under 300k THB
300k – 500k THB
Over 500k THB ✓
The DTV requires 500,000 THB (~$14,000 USD) equivalent in savings
Under 35k/mo
35k – 65k/mo
Over 65k/mo ✓
No regular income
Some embassies accept 35,000 THB/month — others want more. Higher is safer.
✓ Yes, I have it
✗ Not yet
Minimum 40,000 THB inpatient coverage. International policies like SafetyWing or Cigna usually qualify.
3 Documents
Tick what you have ready
You'll need these to apply at a Thai embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
Always required
Passport valid 18+ months Required
DTV is 5 years — your passport must cover at least the initial stay
Recent passport photos Required
Usually 2–4 photos, 4x6cm white background
Health insurance certificate Required
Showing min. 40,000 THB inpatient coverage — print the policy summary
Bank statements (3–6 months) Required
Showing 500,000 THB equivalent balance, bank-stamped or certified
Proof of remote work (pick your type)
Employment letter from foreign employer If employed
On company letterhead, confirming remote working arrangement
Freelance contracts / client evidence If freelance
Contracts with overseas clients proving foreign-sourced income
Foreign company registration docs If company owner
Showing you own/operate a business registered outside Thailand
Investment / portfolio statements If investor
Brokerage statements showing passive income source
Supporting (strengthens your application)
Thailand travel/accommodation plan Recommended
Hotel booking or lease agreement showing where you'll stay
Tax returns from home country Recommended
Shows established income history — some embassies ask for this
1 Retirement Visa (Non-OA)
Retirement visa pre-check
Non-OA at a glance: 1-year renewable visa for over-50s. Requires 800,000 THB in a Thai bank OR 65,000 THB/month income (or a combination). Health insurance now mandatory since 2019.
❌Under 50
✓50 – 59
✓60+
Under 400k
400k – 800k
Over 800k ✓
Must be in a Thai bank account for at least 3 months before application (or 2 months if applying in-country)
Under 40k/mo
40k – 65k/mo
Over 65k/mo ✓
No regular income
✓ Yes
✗ Not yet
40,000 THB outpatient / 400,000 THB inpatient minimum. Must be a Thai-approved insurer.
✓ Clean record
✗ I have a record
A clean police clearance certificate is required. Some convictions are disqualifying.
1 Marriage / Partner Visa (Non-O)
Marriage visa pre-check
Non-O based on marriage: 1-year renewable visa. Requires 400,000 THB in a Thai bank OR 40,000 THB/month income. Must be legally married to a Thai national.
✓ Yes, legally married
✗ Partner only / not legal
You must have a Thai marriage certificate registered at an amphoe. Common law or foreign marriages need to be registered in Thailand.
🏦400k+ THB in Thai bankSeasoned 3 months
💸40k+ THB/month incomeProven with embassy letter
📊Combination methodMixed savings + income
❌Neither yetWorking on it
✓ Yes
✗ No
If yes, a Non-O based on children is also available as an alternative route.
Documents you have ready
Passport (valid 18+ months) Required
Thai marriage certificate (Kor Ror 3) Required
Registered at your local amphoe — not just a ceremony
Thai spouse's ID card & house registration Required
Bank statements / income proof Required
3 months statements showing 400k THB balance
1 Non-Immigrant B Visa
Business visa pre-check
Non-B basics: Required to work legally in Thailand. Usually tied to a job offer or Thai company. Needed before applying for a Work Permit.
📄Job offer from Thai companyEmployer sponsoring you
🏢Own a Thai companyDirector of registered company
⭐BOI-promoted companyBOI endorsement available
❓None of the aboveStill planning
Documents
Passport (6+ months validity) Required
Job offer / employment contract Required
From a Thai-registered company, on company letterhead
Company registration documents Required
DBD certificate of incorporation, VAT registration, shareholder list
Company financial statements Usually required
Last year's audited accounts — new companies may submit business plan instead
Educational qualifications / CV Recommended
Degree certificates help demonstrate you can't easily be replaced by a Thai national
Work permit is a separate step. The Non-B visa gets you into Thailand legally for work. Your employer then applies for your Work Permit within 90 days — you can't work until that's approved.
1 LTR Visa (Long Term Resident)
LTR visa quick check
LTR at a glance: BOI's premium 10-year visa for wealthy individuals, retirees, remote workers, and highly skilled professionals. Includes work permit for remote work and significant tax benefits.
💰Wealthy Global Citizen$1M assets + $80k income or $500k Thai investment
🧓Wealthy Pensioner50+ with $80k/year pension income
💻Work-From-Thailand$80k income, employer 3+ years old
Thailand Privilege (formerly Elite): A membership-based visa program. Pay once, get 5–20 years of multi-entry visa with airport VIP service. No income or savings requirements — just the membership fee.
New rules since 2023: Thailand Privilege is now managed under new guidelines. Members are technically on a Tourist Visa (TR) basis — you cannot get a work permit under this visa. It's purely for residence, not business activity.
5⃣Easy Access5 years · ~600k THB
1⃣0⃣Privilege Access10 years · ~1M THB
1⃣5⃣Elite Plus15 years · ~1.5M THB
2⃣0⃣Elite Ultimate20 years · ~2M THB
✓ Yes, I can
✗ Not quite
✓ Yes, I plan to work
✗ No, just living here
Checking your situation...
Reviewing your inputs against current Thai immigration and DBD rules.
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What to do next
This is not legal or immigration advice. Rules change frequently and vary by embassy. Always verify with a licensed Thai immigration lawyer or the relevant Thai embassy before applying. ThA.I.Trust is a sandbox tool — results are indicative only.